President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held phone conversations with the Presidents of Poland, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire as well as with the Chancellor of Germany and the Prime Ministers of Croatia, Sweden, Slovenia, Ireland and Luxembourg, thanking them for their support and informing them about his contacts with partners.
The Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, for the recent decision on the new military aid package. Ukraine appreciates Croatia's position that a ceasefire is impossible without clear security guarantees. They discussed their next steps and joint plans for the near future.
The discussion with the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, focused on the development of strong, well-reasoned positions. The leaders also talked about the continuation of the Czech initiative of artillery shells supplies and the Czech Republic's new proposal to support Ukraine.
During the conversation with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, the parties discussed current events and upcoming engagements. Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the common goal is to protect Ukraine and all of Europe from Russia's war of aggression. The Ukrainian leader spoke about the ongoing dialogue with the U.S. team and stressed the importance of the United States standing with Ukraine, as a strong and lasting peace can only be achieved through unity.
The Ukrainian President thanked the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, for military assistance. Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukraine looks forward to the 18th defense support package. One of the main topics of the discussion was the development of a shared vision for security guarantees. A decision must be in place before any potential negotiations begin, and Europe must be at the table.
The Ukrainian leader discussed bilateral relations, upcoming plans and joint steps with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob. The President thanked Slovenia for 14 defense aid packages. They discussed a shared vision of ways to end the war and provide security guarantees. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also spoke about the “Food from Ukraine” initiative, aimed at supporting the people of Syria, and invited Slovenia to join this effort.
The President of Ukraine and the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, discussed the joint position on how to end the war and ensure reliable security guarantees. The Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude for Germany's contribution to protecting thousands of lives and for its leadership in strengthening Ukraine's air defense. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Germany's total aid to Ukraine has amounted to EUR 43.6 billion. The leaders discussed steps needed to achieve a just peace and Europe's role at the negotiating table.
The President of Ukraine and the Taoiseach of Ireland, Micheál Martin, discussed the shared vision of real steps to end the war. Ireland supports Ukraine's approach that the initiative must be joint. The parties also talked about continued financial aid, European affairs, support and protection for Ukrainians.
With the President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, the Ukrainian leader discussed the development of bilateral relations between the two states, including the increase in trade, and a just end to the war. Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the support of Ukrainians, as well as Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Ukrainian President exchanged views with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, on the upcoming plans and joint steps towards ending the war. The leader of Ukraine thanked Luxembourg for its readiness to continue military, financial and humanitarian support, as well as for its voice in favor of accelerating Ukraine's EU accession negotiations.